Location: Malvern,PA, USA
Provides operational risk expertise and advice to support investment operations and investment services within the Finance division. Provides effective risk guidance, oversight, and assurance services to enterprise and divisional partners. Develops and maintains divisional risk frameworks to support risk identification and mitigation
Do you enjoy solving complex problems, identifying new opportunities, and finding ways to drive better business results?
Finance Risk (Global Risk & Security - GR&S) has an exciting new Risk Advisor, Global Investment Service and Operations opportunity. Our mission is to provide risk insights, a global perspective and business value through risk-informed decisions, actionable information, and effective challenge. In the Risk Advisor role, you will be partnering with Finance leaders globally to solve the challenges of today's business and position us for the possibilities of tomorrow. This role may be a good fit for you if you want to:
* Accelerate development of your critical thinking, leadership and communication skills.
* Increase your impact by innovating practical solutions for complex problems.
* Build on you experience, learn more and really understand Vanguard's global business.
Our vision is to inspire a proactive risk culture in the global Finance organization, attract and develop talented crew, and enable smart risk-taking. Does this match up with your interests? - If so, take a RISK and join us!
Risk Advisor, Global Investment Service and Operations
* Provides risk guidance, oversight, and assurance services to enterprise and divisional partners based on the Vanguard's operational and strategic risk framework.
* Manages the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management within the business. Sets measurable goals and examines ways to raise standards, to increase quality and to improve overall risk management efforts of the team. Monitors progress and measures departmental success in identifying and managing risk exposure.
* Leads and assists the business in the development, implementation and management of short- and long-term risk management strategies in accordance with department goals and objectives as well as standard risk management policies and procedures.
* Works with the business to mitigate risks and optimize process efficiency. Uses industry best practice knowledge to design effective controls, and makes recommendations for developing new risk management strategies for the business. Provides consultation, facilitation and analytical support to the divisional management team as new products, services, processes and procedures are developed to ensure risk is properly mitigated.
* Develops strong relationships with enterprise and divisional clients to understand their ongoing risk needs. Builds credibility as a thought partner.
* Assesses the design of existing controls and make recommendations, leverages industry best practice for improvement as needed. Understands the risk management framework and utilizes the core concepts when discussing risk exposures with the business.
* Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
What it takes:
* Minimum of five years related work experience, with two years' experience in risk management or a related field.
* Understanding of the investment and mutual fund life cycle
* Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Vanguard's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse-one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.
Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress-from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.
Together, we're on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care-for our clients, our communities, and each other.
Vanguard's DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.